Canoe Trip Packing List

Weather at this time of year in Algonquin Park is extremely variable. Temperatures will range
from 0/C to 25/C. It is very important to be prepared for both extremes. Rain gear is
essential!! All equipment will have to be portaged and has to fit in the canoes. Please check
the list below carefully and pack lightly. Volume and weight are important. If you are missing
any of the gear/clothing listed below, please ask me (your teacher) first prior to buying new
items because the school has loads of extra gear/clothing available to be used.

Clothing
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3 pairs of underwear
2 pairs of long pants (NO JEANS)
(quickdry pants preferred)
5 pairs of socks (wool or synthetic)
3 shirts (long & short sleeved)
(non-cotton preferred)
1 pair of shorts
(quickdry shorts preferred)
Long underwear (top & bottom)
(non-cotton preferred)
Toque & cap (with full brim)
Bathing suit & small towel
Sleeping clothes
(pjs or long underwear)
Long-sleeved sweatshirt (fleece)
Rain gear (top & bottom)
Insulated jacket (in case of cold
weather)
Bandana

Toiletries
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Biodegradable soap
Toilet paper
Tooth brush & paste
Personal sanitary items
Wash cloth/small towel
Instant hand sanitizer
Sanitizer wipes (optional)
Personal medication
(report to Mr. Kovacs)
Spare glasses/contacts

Camping Gear
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2 (1 litre) water bottles

(Nalgene style preferred)
Sleeping bag (3 season)
Bowl or plate
Cup/mug with a lid
Knife, fork, & spoon

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Gloves (fleece & paddling)

2 pairs of shoes (1 hiking & 1 dry)
Water shoes (optional)
Swiss army knife (optional & must
be less than 6 inches)

Group Gear
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Tarp
Matches/lighter
Extra plastic bags (at least 5)
Duct tape
Oven mitt

Kitchen Gear
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G
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G

Fuel (propane canisters or white

gas)
Pot set
Cooking spoons, tongs, strainer,
measuring cup, grater, etc.
Spice kit
Scrubber & dish cloth

Misc.
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Journal & Pencil/Pen

(with route map & campsite
routines
included)
Sunscreen
Lip balm
Bug repellant
Bug jacket/hat (optional)
Flashlight/headlamp
(with extra batteries)
Camera
Cards
Fishing gear
Sunglasses
Money (for Algonquin Gift Shop &
McDonalds)
Change of clothes (at take-out
point)

Items Provided by ENSS

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Tent (4 & 2 person)

Sleeping pad
Food barrels (40L)
Stoves
Dry bags (70L 115L)
Lifejackets (with whistles)
Paddles
Pot set (5 available to be signed
out)
Water filters (2 for the group)
Wash basins
Pack saw
Canoe rescue buckets
First Aid kits
Group tarps
Bear hang rope (65 feet)

Things not to Bring

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Glass bottles or cans

Ax or hatchet
Cell phones (as there is NO signal)
Ipods (unless used in tent ONLY)
Cologne, perfume or heavily
scented products
Alcohol or drugs (this should go
without saying!!)